On February 19, 2020, the unattended death of Benjamin Diaz was documented in San Diego, California, under Namus ID: UCP65560. The discovery of Diaz’s body culminated from the observations and actions of a property manager, who, noting an unusual accumulation of mail outside Diaz's residence, grew concerned after not seeing him for several days. This irregularity prompted the manager to access the apartment using a master key, leading to the tragic discovery of Diaz’s lifeless body on the floor.
Upon encountering Diaz in an unresponsive state, the property manager immediately contacted emergency services via a 911 call. Responding officers arrived swiftly at the residence and upon evaluating the scene, determined that Benjamin Diaz was deceased. Given the observable postmortem changes, there was no medical intervention attempted.
This case is being managed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, San Diego, California. They are the responsible agency overseeing the investigation under case number 20-00484. For more information, individuals may contact their office directly at 858-694-2895 or visit their website at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html. Despite attempts to determine a next of kin, Diaz remains unclaimed, highlighting the need for awareness and outreach for potential family members or acquaintances who can provide insights or claim connection.
Date Found: 02/19/2020
